Rising since 1996, #943 for boys today.
Popularity of Zyon since 1995
Babies named Zyon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 | 126 |
| 2000s | 317 | 1,112 |
| 2010s | 312 | 1,616 |
| 2020s | 75 | 1,471 |
Meaning & origin
Zyon is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, reflecting a broader trend of respelling traditional names with distinctive 'Z' initials. Its popularity has been rising since 1996, with notable usage in states like Georgia, Maryland, and Louisiana. Although often considered a variant of Zion, its exact origins remain uncertain, and it may simply be a creative coinage. The name reached its peak rank of 943 in 2023, and as of 2025, it continues to gain traction among parents seeking a unique, contemporary-sounding name with possible spiritual undertones.
Zyon first appeared in U.S. birth records in the mid-1990s. It is widely considered a modern respelling of Zion, the biblical term for Jerusalem and a place name symbolizing a promised land. The 'Zy-' spelling aligns with a contemporary trend of substituting 'Z' for 'S' to create a distinctive, modern-sounding name.
Where Zyon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zyon” around the world
Where Zyon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Z
Variants: Zion
Sibling names for Zyon
Names that share Zyon's style, for a brother or sister.
